Mabata Makali Lodge & Campsite

2.5 star property
Enjoy 2 outdoor pools at this Idodi lodge

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Indoor pool, 2 outdoor pools, sun loungers
Courtyard
Aerial view
Sports facility
Tent (No beds - Mattresses provided) | Extra beds

Reviews

10 out of 10

Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pool
  • Breakfast included
  • Kitchen
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Ruaha, Idodi
  • Ruaha National Park
    32 min drive

Room options

Family Room, Garden View

  • 160 sq m
  • Hill view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 2 King Beds and 2 Twin Bunk Beds

Tent (No beds - Mattresses provided)

  • 8 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 4 Twin Beds

Deluxe Double Room

  • 50 sq m
  • River view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Grand Tent (No beds - Mattresses provided)

  • 20 sq m
  • Mountain view
  • Sleeps 8
  • 8 Twin Beds

Standard Room

  • 50 sq m
  • Park view
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

About the area

Idodi

In Idodi .Stay at this Idodi lodge and you'll be within 12 miles (20 km) of Ruaha National Park.

What's nearby

  • Ruaha National Park - 32 min drive

About this property

Mabata Makali Lodge & Campsite

Enjoy 2 outdoor pools at this Idodi lodge
As a guest of Mabata Makali Lodge & Campsite, you'll find 2 outdoor swimming pools, an indoor pool, and a seasonal outdoor pool. There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

A terrace, barbecue grills, and an arcade/game room are also featured at Mabata Makali Lodge & Campsite. You'll have access to the indoor pool and outdoor pool at a partner property. An airport shuttle (available 24 hours) is available for a fee. Free self parking is available.

Smoking is allowed in designated areas at this Idodi lodge.

  • 8 guestrooms or units
  • 5 buildings
  • Built in 2017
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Poolside lounge chairs
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Game room or arcade
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • BBQ grill(s)
  • Outdoor picnic space
  • Smoking in designated areas
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Mabata Makali Lodge & Campsite offers 8 accommodations with slippers and complimentary toiletries. Each accommodation is individually decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets, down comforters, and premium bedding. A pillow menu is available. 45-inch Smart televisions come with premium cable channels. Guests can make use of the shared/communal kitchen. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

English, Swahili

Property amenities

Family friendly

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Fence around the pool
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Playground

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free secured, covered self parking on site
  • 24-hour roundtrip airport shuttle (surcharge)
  • Airport shuttle on request

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:30 AM–10 AM
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar

Things to do

  • 2 outdoor pools
  • Access to nearby indoor pool
  • Access to nearby outdoor pool
  • Arcade/game room
  • Indoor pool
  • Playground

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • This property does not have elevators
  • No elevator (single level property)
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 45-inch Smart TV
  • Cable channels
  • Premium channels

Bedroom

  • Bed sheets
  • Down comforter
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Pillow menu
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Cookware/dishes/utensils
  • Oven
  • Shared kitchen access

More

  • Guidebooks/recommendations
  • Individually decorated
  • Local maps
  • Restaurant dining guide
  • Slippers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 10:00 AM; Check-in end time: 1:30 PM
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

This property offers transfers from the airport (surcharges may apply); to arrange pick-up, guests must contact the property 72 hours prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation
The property charges 4 percent for credit card payments
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
If you are planning to arrive after 4:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets and service animals are not allowed at Mabata Makali Lodge & Campsite

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Airport shuttle fee: USD 100.00 per vehicle (one way)
  • Kitchen/kitchenette fee: USD 200 per stay
  • Credit card charges are subject to a surcharge of 4 percent

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, JCB International, debit cards, cash, and mobile payments. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

Please note: The Tent and Grand Tent room types include mattresses only (no bed frames).

We should mention

  • The seasonal pool will open in May and close in April.
  • Pets and service animals are not allowed on site.

Property is also known as

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Mabata Makali Lodge & Campsite Reviews

Reviews

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Exceptional

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10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Staff & service

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

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Fantastisk sted.
Vi havde et fantastisk ophold. Som udgangspunkt for Safari til Ruaha er Lodgen perfekt. Hytten var super, personalet ekstremt gæstfrit, maden god og alt var perfekt. Så Makaba Makali kan absolut anbefales.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2018